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Spoiler-light help | September 22, 2026

Categories Word Game Hints for September 22, 2026

Use these clues one layer at a time. The first clue is gentle, the second narrows the direction, and the third gives the category title without listing the words.

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Group 1 hints
  1. Light clue

    A crease is part of the process.

  2. Sharper clue

    Think about the idea behind "Things you fold". A correct guess should make all four words feel necessary, not merely related.

  3. Almost there

    The category title is "Things you fold". Try to identify the four matching words before opening the full answer key.

Group 2 hints
  1. Light clue

    A score might tell a player these.

  2. Sharper clue

    Think about the idea behind "Musical directions". A correct guess should make all four words feel necessary, not merely related.

  3. Almost there

    The category title is "Musical directions". Try to identify the four matching words before opening the full answer key.

Group 3 hints
  1. Light clue

    They help measure time.

  2. Sharper clue

    Think about the idea behind "Timekeepers". A correct guess should make all four words feel necessary, not merely related.

  3. Almost there

    The category title is "Timekeepers". Try to identify the four matching words before opening the full answer key.

Group 4 hints
  1. Light clue

    They suggest a gentle texture.

  2. Sharper clue

    Think about the idea behind "Soft things". A correct guess should make all four words feel necessary, not merely related.

  3. Almost there

    The category title is "Soft things". Try to identify the four matching words before opening the full answer key.